Sanford Parks and Recreation Camp/Program Operations Guide and Parent Handbook Hello Parents, we wanted to thank you for your continued trust in our programs. After a very successful year of camp last year, we continue our watch over the state guidelines, speaking to numerous other municipalities, talking to our camp staff and have confirmed with our city council, that we will “Move Maine Forward” as the Governor has requested. We have decided that we will be running summer camp again this year. We feel confident our staff can and will adhere to the newest and latest guidelines that have been laid out by the state. We know that our working parents are grateful and looking forward to bringing their children to Sanford Parks and Recreation. Please be aware that our “new norm” is just that. There will again be much hand washing and disinfecting of balls and equipment. Children will need to be spaced out as much as possible and will be required to wear masks til further notice of the ban being lifted. Our staff will be taking time out of their day to clean/disinfect high touch areas such as door knobs and bathroom sinks. Field trips will be minimal and abide by the rules encouraged for transportation (during the summer one day a week camp will take place at Springvale Recreation area). That being said, we’re working with staff to come up with some new and fun activities that enforce social distancing. Nature walks, scavenger hunts, individual arts/crafts projects, dancing, music, individual competitions such as shooting/dribbling contests and word games will become commonplace. Below you will find our updated operations guide – Please read it and let this help you decide if our camp is right for your son/daughter. Do not hesitate to email or call with any questions. Keep in mind, our policies may be changed/updated as new information becomes available. Thanks again, stay well Sanford Parks and Recreation Sanford Parks and Recreation Camp/Program Operations Guide and Parent Handbook *This is an ever-changing document as more information becomes available Given the current Federal and State limitations surrounding COVID-19 the following plan is in preparation of restrictions per the State of Maine’s re-opening plan. Summer Day camps/Vacation Camps/Programs are permitted to open, continued social distancing whenever possible and the wearing of masks. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home if you feel ill. Summer Camp Timeline – see description of camp program Locations Some camps/programs will be limited to 75% in attendance per executive order May 24 Moving Maine Forward. Gatherings of 100% are permissible for outdoor gatherings per approval by the Governor. See description in program offering Facilities and Playgrounds/Rec Area will be kept clean and sanitized by staff on a daily basis. Emphasis will be placed on high touch areas such as door knobs, bathroom sinks and paper towel dispensers. Springvale Swimming area water will be monitored as it is every summer for high counts of eosinophils due to excessive heat waves. Communication Sanford Parks and Rec will continue using the following for communication - White Boards, Flyers, Emails, Texts, Phone Calls. Camp drop off and pick up are prime opportunities for staff to talk with parents regarding any new information regarding camp business, camper behavior, etc. Parents, please make sure we have an up-to-date phone number and email on file Education Sanford Parks and Recreation promises to promote healthy hygiene practices among campers and staff. A review of hand washing, and covering coughs and sneezes. Teach and reinforce use of face coverings at times when physical distancing is not possible. Frequent reminders to not touch face coverings and your face. Handwashing/Hand sanitizing upon arrival, prior to snack, lunch and snack and after play structure use/equipment use. Signs will be posted regarding the spread of COVID-19, proper hand washing, and properly wearing facial masks at each Sanford Parks and Rec summer camp location. Educational materials will go home with each family regarding the safety precautions being stressed at all Sanford Parks and Recreation Summer Camps. Policies and Procedures outlined by Maine CDC to be followed by Sanford Parks & Recreation https://www.maine.gov/decd/sites/maine.gov.decd/files/inline- files/COVID%20Checklist%20for%20ME%20Phase%202%20Day%20Camps_0.pdf Health – Screening and Preventing Covid-19 Please do not bring your child to camp if they feel sick or are showing any signs/symptoms of Covid-19. Staff will be asked to take a body temperature each day before arriving to work in helping with the spread of sickness. Facial coverings are required at all times. Sanford Parks and Rec will provide staff with facial coverings. Parents, please work with your primary care provider to determine if camp is a reasonably safe option for your camper considering the Covid exposure risks. Staff must also take into consideration the risks of Covid 19– people over 65, people with serious underlying medical conditions such as chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma, people who have serious heart conditions, people who are immunocompromised, people with sever obesity, people with diabetes, people with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis, and or people with liver disease. Participant’s temperature will be taken immediately upon arrival. If a participant’s temperature is above 100.4, they will not be allowed in the program that day. A Camper may return after 48 hours of being fever free. Temperature will be taken for any campers that don’t feel well throughout the day. Any camper who has a temperature above 100.4 will be placed in a classroom with 1 staff member and parents will be called immediately for pickup. Upon arrival, staff will ask parents if child has any Covid-19 symptoms Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea Hand washing or hand sanitizing will be required upon arrival, before morning snack, before lunch, and before afternoon snack. Approx. every 2-3 hours. We will do our best to keep the children outdoors so that physical distancing is not an issue. Drop-Off Procedure Please see description in program offering for drop off and pick ups. At drop-off we will take campers temperature. If a camper’s temperature is above 100.4 they will not be allowed at camp that day. Camper may return after 48 hours of being fever free. Staff will ask parents if child has any Covid 19 symptoms Please put sunscreen on your child before arrival Pick-up Procedure Please do your best to stay right at the check in table as staff will help the camper collect all belongings and bring them to the desk for dismissal. Food Service Sanford School Dept will be offing breakfast and lunch program to campers. They will determine the period in which they serve breakfast and lunch. Staff will clean and disinfect tables after breakfast and lunch. Breakfast and Lunch will be eaten outside as much as possible with campers using their towel as a blanket to help enforce social distancing. No food during vacation week camps – Send your camper with snacks, drinks and lunch. Cleaning and Disinfection Staff will clean and disinfect all facility areas on a regular basis, including at the end of each day. Special attention will be given to “high touch” areas including door handles, bathrooms and drinking fountains. Shared objects such as sports equipment, arts/craft supplies and other games will be disinfected in-between uses. Playgrounds will be sprayed/disinfected either each morning or in-between uses. Bathroom Process: Campers will use the bathroom facilities one person at a time. Campers will be educated and reminded to wash hands after using the bathroom. Activities Directors/Asst. Directors for each camp have a good grasp on activities to keep the children from getting bored at camp. Each is aware of the distancing that is asked of and will do their best to achieve that with the limited numbers of campers allowed to register for camp provided the space they are given to work with. All Directors/Asst. Directors are aware of the disinfecting procedures that need to take place regarding the shared equipment/game balls/game pieces. Disinfecting will take place at lunch as well as at the end of the day. Parents must provide a mask to wear to camp. We will however allow for more activities and games that adhere to social distancing guidelines such as arts and crafts, stem projects, nature walks, dancing, scavenger hunts, etc. A list of social distancing games we will be running is below https://www.asphaltgreen.org/blog/rep-it-out-games-for-social-distancing Campers and Staff Camper and staff member belongings will continue to be separated from others in individually labeled baskets, or areas. Campers will each be given a basket for their belongings to stay in for the day/summer. Names will be on the baskets so that the children get the same basket every day. Please label your campers items as that helps us determine the owner. Staff will encourage touching of own items only. Please minimize what your camper brings to camp – please keep extra toys, games, stuffed animals at home Staff will encourage as much outside play as weather allows while adhering to social distancing guidelines. Campers/Program participants will sign up for the entire program, so no new participants will be introduced during the 7 week time frame.